Engine Parts

Water Pumps and Oil Pumps

Coolant pumps, lubricating oil pumps, thermostats, oil coolers, fan drives and viscous couplings for off-highway engines.

Features

  • A weeping water pump seal is usually the first sign of bearing wear, and replacing the seal alone rarely lasts.
  • Pumps are supplied complete or as repair kits with seal, bearing and impeller, depending on housing condition.
  • Oil pump clearances are measured on assembly, because a worn pump shows low pressure only when the oil is hot.
  • Thermostat opening temperature is part of the engine specification, and a different rating changes emissions and fuel consumption.
  • Oil cooler cores are pressure tested when a pump is replaced after a bearing failure, since debris collects in the cooler.

Specifications

Figure Typical range Unit Why it matters
Pump type coolant / lubricating oil / scavenge Circuit position.
Supply form complete / repair kit Housing condition decides.
Thermostat opening temperature 71 / 83 / 90 °C Must follow the engine specification.
Drive type gear / belt / viscous coupling Identifies the correct assembly.